Electronic waste, commonly referred to a e-waste, is growing at an alarming rate.
The problem is partly due to a decreased lifespan of many electronic devices. In the world of smartphones, laptops, and digital cameras, the ‘next big thing’ arrives quicker than ever and many consumers end up throwing their old devices away quicker than ever without a second thought.
Manufacturers have a part to play as well. Studies have shown that many manufacturers aren’t correctly recycling anywhere near as much of their waste as they should be.
Less than a third of around 60 metals have an end-of-life recycling rate above 50%, 34 of these have a recycling rate below 1%, according to recent research by the International Resource Panel (IRP).
Nevertheless, individuals and business can do their bit to help prevent this problem by ensuring that they are recycling printed circuit boards or any other type of electronic equipment using safe methods.
Correct PCB recycling methods may take a bit more effort on a business owner’s part, but it’s helping to create a safer planet in the future.
Original source: http://www.starengineeringinc.com/the-metal-content-of-waste-pcbs-causing-a-new-environmental-challenge/
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